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Procurement and Supply Chain Director

Ref: 155285

West Yorkshire, UK

£100,000 | £600 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • ERP/ MRP Systems

About the candidate

An expert in supply chain management and strategic procurement, our candidate has a proven track record in both permanent and interim executive positions across a variety of industries, but with particular expertise within Manufacturing and Engineering.  

They demonstrate an exceptional ability to steer complex projects to completion whilst delivering significant cost savings, mitigating supply risk and driving operational enhancements across the Supply Chain. 

If you are a North West or Yorkshire based business looking for a safe pair of hands who can drive change across your Supply Chain or within your Operations, then get in touch today to arrange an introductory call!

This individual is immediately available for permanent or interim roles across the North West and Yorkshire. Can also commute across the UK for a more flexible, hybrid role.

What makes them great?

  • Highly qualified, educated to MBA level with full MCIPS accreditation 
  • Excellent technical background having studied a B Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Very strong ERP / MRP systems knowledge, able to support with implementations, upgrades and system improvements 
  • Proven track record of delivering results for every company they have worked for. Just a few recent examples include: 
    • Reducing inventory by £8.7m (20%) whilst maintaining customer service levels for a manufacturer / service provider 
    • Designing a bespoke MRP based planning system for a Rail Manufacturer
    • Leading the transformation of an underperforming procurement function by introducing commodity / category management, MRP based planning and new procurement policies and procedures
    • Delivering 30% savings on Direct Materials by sourcing from OEM suppliers for a telecoms company 
    • Achieving £1m cost savings through avoidance of outsourcing costs and £500k savings on chemical procurement for a plastics manufacturer 

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement
  • Global Sourcing 
  • Complex / High Value Contract Negotiations
  • Cost Reductions 
  • Cashflow and Budget Management 
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Management 
  • ERP / MRP expertise including system implementations, upgrades and improvements

Systems Experience includes: 

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • SAGE200
  • Various bespoke / inhouse ERP/MRP systems